Silver Springs is a beautiful state park with glass bottom boat rides, and is just minutes away. Downtown Ocala is a collision of art, history, fine dining and entertainment. Be sure to bring your camera and enjoy an afternoon of horseback riding at many different locations. See More A world of peaceful, natural enjoyment awaits you at Ocala National Forest. The Appleton Museum of Art is a major cultural center in the heart of Florida. The Florida Carriage Museum, and scenes of Florida as you never knew it. See Less